AS launch parties go, the chances of someone getting up to dance were higher than most.

Tennis coach Judy Murray, who is among this year's contestants, posted snaps of the red carpet event on Twitter. And speaking of red, Judy, mum of tennis champion Andy, looked rather snappy in a scarlet cut-away gown.

Judy, from Dunblane, told her 112,000 followers: “This is the only dude I want to beat on Strictly … Thom Evans. Local derby.” She also posted a photo of the 29-year-old sportsman, who has dated glamour girl Kelly Brook, in make-up.